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NYSED

STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT DEVELOPING NEW YORK’S AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF PLAN

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School Health Examinations in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic

Effective May 11, 2021 students who are unable to obtain a health examination in the required grade have until September 1, 2021 to obtain the required health examination.
Schools should communicate the revised timeframe to parents/guardians and encourage physicals be completed and returned to school by September 1, 2021.
Medical directors may choose to postpone completing health examinations until after December 31, 2021 for students who do not provide a health certificate for the 2021-2022 school year.
For questions please contact the Office of Student Support Services if you have questions by email at studentsupportservices@nysed.gov or at 518-486-6090.

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2021-22 Enacted State Budget Language on State American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Plan

NYSED has posted information for school districts on the language in the 2021-22 enacted budget regarding the state ARP-ESSER plan: http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/coronavirus/arp-esser-plan-guidance-05-17-21.pdf

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2021-22 Enacted State Budget Language on State Foundation Aid Plan

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State Education Department Seeks Input on APR ESSER Plan Development (attachments)

New York State was recently awarded $8.99 billion in federal funds through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund. Under this program, states are required to develop a plan that outlines the work occurring in our state to support schools in safely reopening and sustaining safe operations while meeting the academic, social, emotional and mental health needs of all students, particularly those at-risk.
NYSED is in the process of drafting this plan and is seeking public input from all stakeholders around our state’s key priorities for this work through a ThoughtExchange platform. This public engagement tool is now open. Responses received by May 24, 2021 will be reflected in NYSED’s final ARP ESSER plan.
We encourage you and your community to share your thoughts on preparing for next school year through ThoughtExchange at https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/400935714/welcome.
More information can be found in the attached Press Release, one-pager, and the NYSED ARP ESSER website. We encourage you to share this information widely with stakeholders in your community.

Advocates for Children - 212-947-9779

INCLUDEnyc - 212-677-4660

YAI - 212-273-6182

The Legal Aid Society - 718-273-6677

Legal Services for Children - 212-683-7999

Bronx Parent Resource Center - 718-329-3854

Sinergia - 212-643-2840

District 75 Office - 212-802-1500

Placement Office - 212-802-1574